Is Ohau snowsure?

The snowiest week in Ohau is week 3 of July. There are typically 3.2 snowy days during this week with 10.6in of snowfall. Check out the Ohau Snow History graphs below.Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years. Read More

Average monthly snow in Ohau

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
June6.3in2.5 days
July9.1in3.0 days
August7.5in3.2 days
September8.3in3.0 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Ohau during January (week 2):

The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of January for Ohau is 0.4 in. There are typically 0.4 snowy days during this week. Ohau typical weather and snow conditions during the second week of January at the middle elevation of the ski area at 5332 ft based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (10243 ft is a long way above the middle elevation of Ohau. A day with snowfall happens on average every other year during the second week of January but in an average year there are two or three days during this particular week each year that are wet. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 0.8 in. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in Ohau during week two of January with average maximum temperature 47°F and minimum temperature 44°F at the middle elevation. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mainly light winds (average 10mph) but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be greater than more than 19mph one day. Read More


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Ohau and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Ohau


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Ohau and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Ohau are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds. Read More


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Ohau and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Ohau are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain. Read More


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Ohau and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Ohau are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.